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Best all-in-one printer under $150?

3 models · updated 2026-07-01

The verdict

Brother MFC-J1010DW leads — 1 of 3 models rank Brother MFC-J1010DW the top pick.

Not unanimous: ChatGPT picks Canon PIXMA MegaTank G3270; Gemini picks Brother MFC-J1205W.

Combined ranking

  1. 1
    Brother MFC-J1010DW11 pts
    GPT #4Claude #1Gemini #2

    Best all-around value under $150 — compact inkjet AIO with auto duplex, ADF, fax, and Brother's cheap high-yield LC3017/3019 cartridges that keep cost-per-page low; rock-solid Wi-Fi and driver support make it the most hassle-free pick at ~$130.

    To stay #1 Move to a refillable supersized-tank ink system like EcoTank to crush per-page cost, which is the one thing holding it back from a clear #1.

  2. 2
    Brother MFC-J1205W5 pts
    GPT Claude Gemini #1

    Large-capacity cartridges offer incredibly low ongoing ink costs, alongside a simple setup and durable build.

    To rank higher Add automatic duplex (two-sided) printing and an automatic document feeder.

  3. 3
    Canon PIXMA MegaTank G32705 pts
    GPT #1Claude Gemini

    MegaTank ink makes ownership far cheaper than cartridge rivals, print quality is strong for documents and casual photos, and it covers print/scan/copy with wireless support under $150 on common deals

    To rank higher Add an automatic document feeder

  4. 4
    Brother MFC-J1170DW4 pts
    GPT #2Claude Gemini

    Best home-office feature mix under $150, with ADF, auto-duplex printing, touchscreen controls, quick text output, solid reliability, and easy wireless printing

    To rank higher Cut the cartridge ink cost dramatically

  5. 5
    Epson EcoTank ET-24004 pts
    GPT Claude #2Gemini

    Cartridge-free supertank design ships with up to ~2 years of ink in the box, giving by far the lowest cost-per-page in this price class plus solid color output; frequently dips to ~$150 on sale.

    To rank higher Add an automatic document feeder and auto-duplex printing — its lack of an ADF and slower speeds are what keep it from topping a do-everything ranking.

  6. 6
    Canon PIXMA TR47203 pts
    GPT Claude #3Gemini

    Cheapest true office AIO (~$80) that still includes a 20-sheet ADF, fax, and auto duplex; genuinely versatile for the price and very compact.

    To rank higher Replace its tiny, expensive PG-275/CL-276 cartridges with a higher-yield or tank-based ink system, since stratospheric ink cost is its biggest weakness.

  7. 7
    Canon PIXMA TR7020a3 pts
    GPT Claude Gemini #3

    Delivers excellent color print quality, a user-friendly OLED display, dual paper paths, and an automatic document feeder.

    To rank higher Improve printing speeds, which are relatively slow for its price class.

  8. 8
    Canon PIXMA TR8620a3 pts
    GPT #3Claude Gemini

    Richest feature set in the class, with excellent photo output, five-ink quality, ADF, duplex printing, fax, two paper feeds, and a large touchscreen

    To rank higher Make replacement ink much cheaper

  9. 9
    HP DeskJet 4255e2 pts
    GPT Claude #4Gemini

    Easy mobile setup via HP Smart app, ADF, and clean print quality for documents and casual photos at ~$100; good fit for light home use.

    To rank higher Drop the Instant Ink subscription dependency and HP+ account lock-in, which frustrate buyers who just want a self-contained printer.

  10. 10
    HP Envy Inspire 7255e2 pts
    GPT Claude Gemini #4

    Offers stellar photo-printing capabilities with a dedicated photo tray, reliable wireless performance, and a sleek mobile app.

    To rank higher Eliminate the strict requirement for internet connectivity and HP account setup for basic functionality.

  11. 11
    Brother DCP-L2540DW1 pts
    GPT Claude #5Gemini

    The only laser option that sneaks under $150 on sale — fast, crisp monochrome text, no clogged-nozzle worries, and very low text cost-per-page with high-yield TN760 toner; ideal for document-heavy users.

    To rank higher Add color printing (it's mono-only), the single thing that limits its appeal for households wanting photos or color docs.

  12. 12
    Canon PIXMA MegaTank G22701 pts
    GPT Claude Gemini #5

    A true refillable supertank printer under $150 that yields thousands of pages per bottle, virtually eliminating recurring ink costs.

    To rank higher Add built-in Wi-Fi connectivity to support wireless and mobile printing.

  13. 13
    Epson WorkForce WF-29501 pts
    GPT #5Claude Gemini

    Strong cheap home-office utility with print/scan/copy/fax, ADF, auto-duplex printing, compact footprint, and good Epson mobile support

    To rank higher Lower running costs with higher-yield ink

By model

ChatGPT

  1. 1.Canon PIXMA MegaTank G3270
  2. 2.Brother MFC-J1170DW
  3. 3.Canon PIXMA TR8620a
  4. 4.Brother MFC-J1010DW
  5. 5.Epson WorkForce WF-2950

Claude

  1. 1.Brother MFC-J1010DW
  2. 2.Epson EcoTank ET-2400
  3. 3.Canon PIXMA TR4720
  4. 4.HP DeskJet 4255e
  5. 5.Brother DCP-L2540DW

Gemini

  1. 1.Brother MFC-J1205W
  2. 2.Brother MFC-J1010DW
  3. 3.Canon PIXMA TR7020a
  4. 4.HP Envy Inspire 7255e
  5. 5.Canon PIXMA MegaTank G2270

Tracked by ModelsAgree · rank 1 = 5 pts … rank 5 = 1 pt · re-polled continuously